The person at the center of this case
Janay Shelton
Missing Person · Open
6 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: Janay Shelton
Justice for Janay Shelton — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1What were the exact circumstances of the drop-off on January 17, 2020, and who dropped off Janay and her siblings?
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witness
Lead #2Where is the mother and what information has she provided about Janay's disappearance?
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clue
Lead #3Have any of Janay's three siblings provided information about what happened after the drop-off?
Janay Shelton, a 5-year-old girl, disappeared on January 17, 2020, in Chula Vista, California, after being dropped off with her mother and three siblings. She has not been seen or heard from since that date, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear. The Chula Vista Police Department continues to investigate, and anyone with information about Janay's whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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Lead #4Has a thorough search been conducted of the area where Janay was last seen?
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NamUs case MP102494. Missing person: Janay Shelton.
Last known contact: 2020-01-17 in Chula Vista, San Diego, CA. Circumstances: On 01/17/2020, Janay and three (3) of her siblings were dropped off with their mother and not seen or heard from since.
Demographics: 5 years, Female, Black / African American. Physical description: 3 ft 0 in, 35 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Chula Vista Police Department | 2001012 | 2020-01-21.
Timeline of Events
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2020-01-17
Janay Shelton disappears
Janay Shelton, age 5, was dropped off with her mother and three siblings in Chula Vista, San Diego, CA and was not seen or heard from again.
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2020-01-21
Case reported to NamUs
The Chula Vista Police Department officially documented the missing person case (NamUs case MP102494).
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Case Information
Incident:January 17, 2020
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 17, 2020
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6196915151
You can remain anonymous